+therealbountybob Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) WHIRLINURD Making it's debut as contender for "The Best Game Never Played in the HSC" is Whirlinurd. A great game that is a lot of fun but gets tricky after a few levels. Luckily we can start on each of the 5 blocks of screens so we have at least 5 easy screens we can all do! We'll have a point for each screen completed - if that's ok with you McKong Bonus for anyone roping in someone for Team Nurd action Download FANDAL XEX Play on each level A-E and post how far you got. Enter the code IAMTHEHUNGRYDUDE to unlock level E. Checkout atarimania for the instructions - fly up by pressing fire release to descend. You cannot fly again until you land, but you do have a boost which is activated by pressing up. Combine these to reach trickier parts of the levels or save time. On NTSC systems the game is more responsive and may play even better! Round ends Sunday 13th December 10am UK Time FEED THE NURD! EVERYONE WELCOME TO PLAY Edited December 1, 2015 by therealbountybob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Travis A 12,380 reached level 3 (2 levels completed=2pts) Bluecat A 12,850 reached level 3 (2 levels completed=2pts) trbb A 15,430 level 5 (4 completed) B 11,390 levels 11-12 (1 completed) C 12,310 levels 21-23 (2 completed) The game locked up once between levels (you can press reset), I think this happened on the original too. I own this one on Tape - not played for years. Perhaps we can get this fixed so report back guys if you have problems. Very nice game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 The extra nurd after each screen is a welcome feature! A 15,430 levels 1-5 (4 completed) B 13,410 levels 11-13 (2 completed) C 12,310 levels 21-23 (2 completed) D 14,690 levels 31-34 (3 completed) E 6,000 level 41 (0 completed!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 A - Got to level 4, didn't clock the score. I'll have another go tonight hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 A - Got to level 4, didn't clock the score. I'll have another go tonight hopefully! Are you ok with a point per level completed? I want to be fair. I don't think we will use the scores. A 18,850 Level 5 (4 completed) B 14,370 Level 14 C 17,630 Level 24 D 13,680 Level 34 E 9,400 Level 42 I hope everyone enjoys Whirlinurd. It is hard but if you notice the baddies always start in the same places so you can learn and time your movements. With this in mind even screen 41 was not so hard afterall You should all manage a couple of screens here and there. Checkout the "Level 2" game mode too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Sure thats fine. I think the number of levels someone completes will directly reflect the amount of effort put in, as you say the levels are beatable if you take the time to learn them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHiNjide Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 A first short try: A 12,258 Level 4 (3 completed) Level 4 is hard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 A Level 6 completed B Level 12 completed C D E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 I thought there were 10 screens in each block but level 43 was the end; then it goes into the "level 2" game mode. I guess he did pretty well cramming in as much as he did A 23,220 Level 6 (5 completed) B 23,220 Level 15 C 20,420 Level 25 D 13,680 Level 34 E 12,900 Level 43 - final screen completed Was just looking to see what else Chris Gray did for the Atari as the name sounded familiar - it was the immortal Boulderdash! He also wrote Inflitrator; one day I will take some time to play that properly! Anyone else familiar with the game? This is an interesting read too: David_vs_Goliath_Why_smaller_developers_can_win_in_the_new_mobile_gaming_landscape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) A: level 3 (2 completed) Edited December 1, 2015 by Sikor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 12,710 reached level 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) A Level 7 completed B Level 12 completed C Level 24 completed D E Edited December 3, 2015 by McKong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Managed another level on A; hopefully I can finish A before this round is out! Level 15 is very hard indeed. A 23,430 Level 7 (6 completed) B 23,220 Level 15 C 20,420 Level 25 D 13,680 Level 34 E 12,900 Level 43 - final screen completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 managed another screen on D and bluecat did the first screen on B Some sort of Tables! Remember it's 1 point per level completed - try the first screen on A-D as they are all easyish Travis 2ptsA 12,380 reached level 3 (2 levels completed=2pts)Bluecat 2+1=3ptsA 12,850 reached level 3 (2 levels completed=2pts) B level 11 compeltedSHiNjide 3ptsA 12,258 Level 4 (3 completed)Sikor 2ptsA: level 3 (2 completed)Roadrunner 2ptsA 12,710 reached level 3McKong 7+2+4=13ptsA Level 7 completedB Level 12 completedC Level 24 completedtrbb 6+4+4+4+3=21ptsA 23,430 Level 7 (6 completed)B 23,220 Level 15C 20,420 Level 25D 15,460 Level 35E 12,900 Level 43 - final screen completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 A Level 7 completed B Level 13 C Level 26 D Level 34 E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 With only three rounds left in Season 12 there's only 3 points in it - checkout the CURRENT STANDINGS Season 12 Schedule Round 19 will be normal Round 20 will be the best game never played in the HSC Round 21 will be a combined Season 12 catch-up and improve scores round, plus Christmas bonus if I can find something. Round 22 will be the season finale so we'll come up with something fun? Yes fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Next game poll? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Next game poll? erm read the post above though you're welcome to suggest an Xmas game but I think we've played them all. You guys should all be able to beat the first Whirlinurd screens on A-B-C and D without too much hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 OK McKong HELP!! Level 7 I just reached it with 6 lives left - I can eat the first food below and get out using the boost and then make it across to the birds nest but that's about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Hmm, I'd have to refesh my memory. I seem to remember thinking that it was pot luck that I completed that screen and that I'd never be able to do it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) Ok I just played it again. You need to go under the purple wall rather than over. I think I went over when I first beat it which is why I thought that it was a fluke and that I'd never manage to do it again. If you're stuck I recorded it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg7DTnzMlas Edited December 7, 2015 by McKong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 erm read the post above though you're welcome to suggest an Xmas game but I think we've played them all. You guys should all be able to beat the first Whirlinurd screens on A-B-C and D without too much hassle Yeah, i think we did play every Xmas game The pinball game was good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Ok I just played it again. You need to go under the purple wall rather than over. I think I went over when I first beat it which is why I thought that it was a fluke and that I'd never manage to do it again. If you're stuck I recorded it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg7DTnzMlas Thanks McKong, I've just beaten level 7! (29,380) Though it was on life 6 of 6 and then I blew two on the start of level 8. I keep getting psyched out by this game, it's that music adding to the pressure Let me know if I can return the favour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Just beat 27, tricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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